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Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Max / 128GB

Apple M4 Max (40c GPU) · Apple M4 Max (16c CPU) · 128GB RAM · 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$5,499
A-
71/100 overall
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Max / 128GB is a workstation laptop built around the Apple M4 Max (16c CPU) and Apple M4 Max (40c GPU), paired with 128GB RAM and a 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR display. It weighs 3.6 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 18 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~9.9 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 128 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~70b+ llms locally. At $5,499, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 71/100 (tier A-).

Specifications

BrandApple
CategoryWorkstation
GPUApple M4 Max (40c GPU)
CPUApple M4 Max (16c CPU)
RAM128 GB
VRAM128 GB (unified)
Screen14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight3.6 lbs
Battery (claimed)18 hrs
Battery (realistic)~9.9 hrs
Price (USD)$5,499

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierA- · 71/100
GPU score72/100
CPU score95/100
AI / LLM capability~154B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~70B+ LLMs locally
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